We’re excited to introduce you to WWHF Connect, WWHF’s new e-newsletter dedicated to the health and wellness of Wisconsin women! Our first issue went out in October and it was a hit! We provided our recipients with a variety of updates and information. Here are some things that were included in October:

Before we break for the holidays, we’re eager share about our newest program at WWHF: Emily’s Fund! This fund aims to meet the unmet needs of women veterans in Wisconsin through financial scholarships.

We all can relate to needing an extra financial “boost” when this time of the year, but the situation becomes much more […]

The Wisconsin Women’s Health Foundation (WWHF) is committed to providing crucial health education to women throughout the state of Wisconsin. Knowing that WWHF can’t do the work alone, WWHF provides the Lisa A. Cudahy Community Health Grants to outstanding non-profit organizations to allow them […]

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recommends the following key guidelines for physical activity[1]:

Avoid inactivity. Some physical activity is better than none and adults that participate in any amount of physical activity gain some health benefits. Adults should do at least 2 ½ hours of moderate-intensity physical activity a week (22 minutes […]

‘Tis the season of giving! If you’d like to donate your time, money or other resources, look no further than your local food pantry.

According to the United States Department of Agriculture, 14.5% of American households face hunger[1]. What does this mean? This means that some Americans experience “food insecurity” or that access to […]

Frequent handwashing is one of the best ways to avoid getting sick and spreading illness. Handwashing requires only soap and water or an alcohol-based hand sanitizer — a cleanser that doesn’t require water.